This was much better than I expected! The grand Manier and port play really nicely off each other. A fun and very tasty follow up to the classic brandy Sangaree which I just enjoyed. My cupboard yielded forth homemade vanilla sugar approx half a spoon, and pure vanilla extract several drops; dissolved both in the cognac then added to the mixing glass. Hovers somewhere between Jaffa, Christmas desserts and jujube lollies, tho there’s enough booze to keep it fresh and dry. I’m giving 4.5 stars.